Category Archives: Ironman

A peek inside Chris Lieto’s Kona Digs this week

Found this peek inside the crib of Chris Lieto as he prepares for tomorrow’s race. He’s a three-time Ironman champ and top-ranked U.S. Ironman athlete. After finishing 9th overall in 2006, he’s once again giving his all to reach the podium in 2007.
Top Race Results
1st - Ironman Canada
1st - Ironman Japan
1st - Ironman Wisconsin
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While you’re waiting for Ironman Hawaii tomorrow…

Found this blog which is a great way to prime the pump ahead of tomorrow’s race. It’s by Raymond Britt Britt who’s finished 29 Ironman triathlons, 44 marathons and several ultramarathons around the world. He’s also made available from his site a copy of the training log he uses. Check it out!

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Ironman branded organic coffee - what’s next?

Update:
Officials of the Ironman Triathlon apologized to Kona coffee farmers and the Big Island community Wednesday for introducing a Guatemalan coffee as its official coffee.
The officials placed advertisements for Thursday editions of both Big Island daily newspapers and Honolulu’s two dailies, saying “our lapse in judgment was not malicious.”
“We truly hope that you are able […]

It just got even harder to enter an Ironman event…

We all know how quickly Ironman slots sell out… well North American Sports just changed the entry process for their full IM races - pretty much limiting ‘new’ entrants ability to get a slot. Major bummer - the sport is in growth mode and now a move like this…
This appears to affect the following races:

Ford […]

Interbike - Day 1

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to attend this year (next year!) but here’s part one of a continuing series this week about what others are reporting on from the show ….
Bike Radar reports FSA is introducing a new hydration system that mounts under you aerobars - of course it’s carbon… dual reserviors and expected in market […]

Inspiration for us all

Most of you have probably heard or seen the story already, but this video is awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtDJ3NGFrRE

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Challenged Athletes Foundation needs your help

This group does a wonderful job and now they need our help. Please pass the word and do what you can…
A fire at the foundation’s main office on Saturday destroyed an estimated $600,000 worth of property, equipment and banners which had been donated for their largest annual fundraiser - the 14th annual San Diego Triathlon […]